100% All POs I've worked with say the same thing. Russians don't care if you're a journalist or not. If you have a blue vest on, it just helps the enemy see you.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Vladyslav Rykov, Su-24 pilot, killed in battle

Vladyslav Rykov, a Sukhoi Su-24 pilot. Killed in action on February 7. He had a total of 385 missions in this war. Now gone in the sky forever.
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Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52; total helicopter losses reach 325
On 7 February, Ukraine downed another Russian Ka-52 ground attack helicopter near Avdiivka, a Ukrainian commander said. Russia lost 325 helicopters during its all-out war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian General Staff says.
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Russia occupies 20% of Avdiivka using foreign weapons
Up to 20% of Avdiivka is reportedly now under russian occupation. It is unconscionable that russia & North Korean & Iranian & Chinese weapons, is invading a European nation … & Ukraine to “make Biden look bad”.
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153rd Brigade Recruits Train with Ukrainian ‘Leleka’ Reconnaissance Drone
⚡️Recruits of the 🇺🇦153rd Separate Mechanized Brigade master the Ukrainian reconnaissance UAV "Leleka" pic.twitter.com/VLhTxlbV5C
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 8 février 2024Recruits of the 153rd Separate Mechanized Brigade master the Ukrainian reconnaissance UAV "Leleka"
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Ukrainiens capturent deux parachutistes russes
Ukrainian Spec Ops Seize Russian Stronghold, Capture Two Paratroopers One of the captured Russians, who was apparently one of those released from Russian prison to serve in #Putin’s “special military operation”, said he wanted to be freed not to fight.
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Su-25 pilot Vladyslav Rykov dies on combat mission
Yesterday, Su-25 pilot Vladyslav Rykov died during a combat mission.
An outstanding military man, the right-hand man of Rostyk Lazarenko, an absolute hero.
He has a small daughter left.
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Tension over mobilization and Western aid shapes Ukraine’s future and human cost
This tension about mobilization and lack of / or decrease in / the Western is going to define this winter and possibly summer campaign, but also the future of Ukraine and, likely, Europe. I believe we will pull through, but at what human cost! 10X
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Zelensky and military aim to discharge soldiers with 36+ months service
Zelensky and military leadership are also trying to discharge soldiers who have served for 36+ months, because many of them can’t take it anymore and require a break of at least several months or more. That would be ideal but again requires replacements 7/
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Soldiers angry over lack of rotations, extended frontline duty
But soldiers who are fighting are angry and frustrated over lack of rotations. Infantry staying in the trenches on frontlines for 5-10 days instead of recommended 3 at a time 6/
